Summary
A short profile of Earth, the third planet from the Sun and the only planet we know that has life. One stop in the planet-by-planet tour.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only one we know that has life.
- Where is Earth in the order of planets?
- What does Earth have that makes it possible for living things to survive?
- What covers most of Earth's surface?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Earth, planet, water, atmosphere, life.
Try it: Add Earth to your planet chart and list two things that make it good for life.